“If you do still have a supply, we would advise you to store some water for drinking, in case your water has to be switched off for a repair to be completed.

“We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.”

The company has also asked customers not to use electrical appliances that require a water supply, including washing machines and dishwashers, and conserve water from storage tanks.

We’ll be posting live updates on this story as they come through in the blog below.

16:57

Complications have arisen....

Affinity Water has reported that although the mains has been repaired, another pipe has burst, meaning delays for some properties.

A statement said: “Our repair team remain on site and have began to excavate further parts of the damaged pipework before repairs can commence.

“We can reaffirm that we have managed to restore water to the vast majority of properties however a very small number of customers will remain without a water supply until the repair is fully completed.”

12:45

Work ongoing despite restoration of supply

Although most properties have had their water supplies restored, the repair work is still continuing.

Affinty said: “Our repair team remain on site and the work to fix the damaged water main continues. We will provide an update and estimate on when this work should be completed as soon as one becomes available.

“We are sorry for the disruption to your supply and thank you for your patience.”

10:40

Repairs are underway

A statement from Affinty Water reads: “Our team remain on site and have began to excavate the damaged pipework. We have managed to restore water to the vast majority of properties however a very small number of customers will remain with their supply interrupted until the repair is fully completed.

We are sorry for the disruption to your supply and thank you for your patience.”

10:05

Sounds like good news

This is encouraging....

09:53

Postcodes affected

The water supply is affecting properties in the CM17, CM21, and CM22 postcodes